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The first reports came out about a possible new world record largemouth bass caught in Japan on July 2, 2009, and it weighed 22 pounds, 5 ounces, which was one ounce more than the 77 year old record of George Perry. Here is what I reported first on my website on July 2, 2009, just a few hours after the bass was first caught. Congrats to the angler on a fine catch. Lake Biwa shocked the bass world a couple years ago by producing a bass that was well over 18 pounds (The Japan record was caught… Continue

News Flash--World Record Largemouth Contender -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Certified weight: 10.12 kg. = 22 lb. 5 oz Length: 29.4 inches Location caught: Lake Biwa, Japan Angler: Manubu Kurita This was just on the TV news about an hour ago, so this is all the info I have. Mr. Okamura, the president of Deps Tackle Co., helped with the interview; I did not catch the anglers name. We are well past the spawning season when most of the giants… Continue

Today's soft plastic lure market is booming with new styles and colors of baits, but when you are looking for the biggest bite of the day, the fish that consistently win tournaments then anglers in the know go to the bait that has been proven over time to catch the biggest bass the venerable jig-and-pig. 20 years ago, this bait was reserved for the sluggish bass, or for fishing in the heaviest cover, or for bottom fishing techniques. Today, this bait is being used at all times of the year, in a… Continue

There are certain tactics that give a tournament fisherman an edge over the other competitors, and produce a win. Sometimes just doing a little extra homework and preparation is all it takes. Planning, practice, and confidence are the keys factors that helped us win local, state, club, and regional tournaments consistently while working our way up the ranks of competitive bass fishing. Here are some of the most important things to do to prepare yourself mentally and physically for the challenge.… Continue